God -for life, opportunities to do what makes me come alive, and for second chances

Elizabeth -for being my better half, my best friend, my encourager, my great help

Dad -for Godly fathering, providing, presence

Mom -for Godly mothering, encouraging, care

My family: Kendra & Stan, Mike & Amber, Kyle & Dana, Katie & James, Amber, Mom-Blakemore & all of my Blakemore siblings and their families, Grandma & Grandpa Scobie, Grandma & Grandpa Simon.

My friends: Corwin & Katie, Scott, Daryl, Pastor Rob, Lindsey, Jay & Suz, Carl & Kat, Mike & Lindsay, Sean & Salena, Jim & Noel, Steven & Hollye, Brandon & Kaitlin, Rachel B, Tiffany, Chris & Heather, Jen, Lecia, Katie, Tysen, Brent & Megan, Jerome & Deborah, Justin & Nicole, Deni, James & Kelli, Pastor Sarrault

My music biz friends: Lee Gamble, Sarah Peacock, Carl Dylan, Mike Kinnebrew, Dave Craver, JD Eicher, Sam Sims, Julie Gribble, Jayne Madigan, Chris Hereth, Donna Wilkes, Eddie Owen

The businesses, organizations, and music venues: Hey Cole Presents, High Note Partners, Open Mic Atlanta, Eddie's Attic, Smith's Olde Bar, Second Encore, One Nine Images, Victory World Church, Atlanta Vineyard Church, The Donelson Fellowship, St. John's Lutheran Church, Youth Encounter, Hathaway House and Main Street Stable, Abbotts Bar & Grill, BandZoogle, Myspace, Facebook, Sonicbids, BMI, Cornerstone Automotive, Three Ring Media, WUGA Radio, Papa John's, Dave Ramsey, Rhythm & Hues

My music influences: "Bucky", Dave Matthews Band, Switchfoot, Newsboys, Dave Barnes,  Five Iron Frenzy, Skillet, Jon McLaughlin, John Mayer, Mat Kearney, Jason Mraz, Bebo Norman, Lifehouse, Rich Mullins, Downhere, Anberlin, Fall Out Boy, Yellow Card, Good Charlotte, Billy Joel, Elton John, Shania Twain, Brad Paisley, Gavin DeGraw, Michael Buble, The Fray